C1
contamination vs pollutant vs pollution
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| contaminationnoun/kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the presence of a harmful or unwanted substance in something such as water, food or soil | Goes with water contamination | Example Food contamination can happen when raw meat touches other products. |
| pollutantnoun/pəˈluː.tənt/ | Meaning a substance that makes air, water or soil dirty and harmful | Goes with air pollutant | Example Car exhaust is a major pollutant in big cities like Hanoi. |
| pollutionnoun/pəˈluː.ʃən/ | Meaning damage to air, water or land caused by dirty or harmful substances | Goes with air pollution | Example Air pollution in Hanoi usually gets worse in the winter months. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Washing your hands helps prevent food .